By Conrad Richter
Everyone seems to want to grow herbs these days. And why not? Herbs pay triple dividends in good looks, good flavors, and good scents. The magic of freshly chopped chives...more
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Slugs and snails may be the gardener's favorite pest to hate. They seem to be present wherever it's cool and moist, and now's the time they reappear after a summer's "vacation." PROBLEM: Slugs and snails, which thrive in moist, cool conditions, give themselves away by their shiny, slimy, slick ... [more]
Cut asparagus stalks to the ground after the first heavy frost. In warmer areas, withhold watering to induce dormancy. Mark the location of the plants, and add 3 to 4 inches of mulch.
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